County of Union, New Jersey

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Union le Avisa a los Votantes de la Fecha Tope Para Cambiar de Partido

La administradora de la Junta Electoral del Condado de Union Nicole DiRado les recuerda al os votantes que quieran cambiar de partido que la fecha final es el miércoles 13 de mayo, para poder participar en las elecciones primarias del 7 de julio.

La Elección Primaria se ha cambiado de fecha debido a las precauciones tomadas a causa de la crisis por el brote del COVID-19 por la Orden Ejecutiva 120 por el Gobernador de New Jersey Phil Murphy.

El cambio de partido no requiere que visite la oficina en persona.

“Los votantes del Condado de Union que desean cambiar de partido lo pueden hacer por correo, ayudando de esa forma a reducir el contagio del virus COVID-19 durante esta emergencia de salud pública,” dijo DiRado.

Desde que la Junta Electoral está trabajando remotamente, los votantes que no están seguros de su afiliación pueden llamar a la Junta Electoral al 908- 527-4123 y dejar un mensaje. La llamada le será contestada, lo antes posible.

Para solicitar una planilla de Declaración de Partido por correo, pueden llamar a la Junta Electoral al 908-527-4123 o por correo electrónico al ucboe@ucnj.org.

El requisito de la firma original todavía existe, por lo tanto deben completar la forma firmarla y enviarla por correo. Las formas también existen en Español.

Para información de todos los programas de la Junta Electoral del Condado de Union pueden visitar la página ucnj.org/ucboe, o llamar al 908-527-4123.

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Important Primary Election Dates for Union County Voters

In a letter to editors, Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advises Union County voters on new deadlines in advance of the July 7 Primary Election.

To the Editor:

Following are important updates for Union County voters regarding deadlines for the upcoming primary election in New Jersey.

The primary election was moved from June 2 to Tuesday, July 7, by Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 120, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This order includes the postponement of the primary for President, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and county and municipal elections.

All statutory election deadlines have changed and are now calculated by using the July 7 election date.

This did not affect any deadlines that occurred prior to April 11, with the exception of the deadline for changing party affiliation, which was rescheduled from April 8 to Wednesday, May 13, by order of Governor Murphy.

Based on the new primary election date of July 7, it is important to note that the voter registration deadline for new or moved voters is Tuesday, June, 16 and the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot will be Tuesday, June 30.

The primary election timeline with revised deadlines is available on our elections website at UnionCountyVotes.com and on our free Union County Votes mobile app.

During this period my staff continues to be available during regular business hours to any questions regarding the primary election. Please call the Election Division at 908-527-4996, or email ucvote@ucnj.org. We look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

Joanne Rajoppi

Union County Clerk

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for the Union County Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University, visit ucnj.org/coronavirus-update.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.

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Union County Voters Advised on Party Affiliation Deadline

Union County, NJ – Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado reminds Union County voters who wish to change their party affiliation that the deadline to do so is Wednesday, May 13, in order to participate in the July 7 primary.

The Primary Election is being held later than usual this year as a precautionary response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, pursuant to Executive Order 120 issued by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

The change in party affiliation does not require an in-person office visit.

“Union County voters who wish to change their parties can do so by mail, helping to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus during this public health emergency,” said Ms. DiRado.

Since the Union County Election Board is working remotely, voters who are unsure of their current party affiliation can call the Election Board at 908-527-4123 to leave a message. The call will be returned promptly.

“Voters who conduct business with the Motor Vehicle Commission sometimes inadvertently change their affiliation. If you have any doubt about your current status, please call my office,” said Ms. DiRado.

To request a Party Declaration Form by mail, call the Union County Board of elections at 908-527-4123 or send an email to ucboe@ucnj.org. The requirement for an original signature on the form has not been relaxed. Be sure to complete, sign and mail your form soon enough to allow delivery by the postal service.

Voters can also download Party Declaration Forms in English and Spanish from ucnj.org/ucboe, unioncountyvotes.com and the New Jersey Division of Elections, at state.nj.us/state/elections.

The May deadline does not apply to voters who are currently unaffiliated. They may declare their party at the polls on July 7. Further, unaffiliated voters who vote by mail will have an opportunity to declare their affiliation when they receive their ballots. They will receive a ballot for each party, and then return only the ballot for which they declare.

In the event that in-person voting is conducted for the July 7 Primary Election, voters can familiarize themselves with new voting machines that were introduced countywide last year by viewing a teaching video on the Board of Elections website, at ucnj.org/boe/expressvote-xl-voting-machine (please note that live demonstrations have been suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak).

For information on all Union County Board of Elections programs and services visit online at ucnj.org/ucboe, email ucboe@ucnj.org, or call 908-527-4123.

Please note that the Board of Elections office is closed to visitors during the COVID-19 outbreak. Voicemail messages and emails are being responded to promptly during regular business hours.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for the Union County Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University, visit ucnj.org/coronavirus-update.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Union County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Center Changes Hours

The Union County Covid-19 Drive Thru test Center will have new hours, effective Monday: the facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The Union County COVID-19 Drive-Thru center is available to Union County residents who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. First responders and front-line health workers who are experiencing symptoms can also contact the center, regardless of their place of residence. Testing is free.

Union County residents with COVID-19 symptoms who wish to be tested should call 908-214-7107. First responders and front-line health workers may also call 908-373-5105.

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Proyecto Hope/Esperanza del Condado de Union Patrocina Articulos Esenciales para Bebés para Apoyar a las Familias

Residentes que anden en búsqueda de ayudar durante la crisis del COVID-19 se les pide que apoyen a los bebés que se encuentran en comunidades locales y que necesitan ayuda, donando a una organización sin fines de lucro a través del Proyecto Esperanza del Condado de Union.

“Proyecto Esperanza es una oportunidad para que todos en el Condado de Union County pongan un granito de arena a los que más necesitan,” dijo el Legislador Presisaid Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

Este proyecto estár organizado por la Oficina de Compromiso Comunitario y Diversidad del Condado de Union. Este departamento proporciona una plataforma para conectar a donantes con organizaciones locales para proveer asistencias a los bebés y a los recién nacidos.

Los donantes tienen la opción de proporcionar una ayuda monetaria directamente a la organización, o enviar por correo pañales, formula, wipes, u otros esenciales de bebés, a las direcciones que la Oficina del Condado de Union les proporciona.

Para obtener estas direcciones visite la página de la Oficina de Compromiso Comunitario y Diversidad : http://ucnj.org/community-engagement-and-diversity

Para obtener más información contactar a Nathalie Hernandez, Oficina de Compromiso Comunitario y Diversidad, nahernandez@ucnj.org, 908-527-4880.

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Haga un Viaje Virtual en Trailside para Celebrar el Día del Planeta Tierra

El Trailside Nature and Science Center del Condado de Union está celebrando el Día del Planeta Tierra con Actividades para todo el mes.

“El mensaje del Día de Planeta Tierra continúa con mucha fuerza en el Trailside, que proporciona a nuestros residentes con programas que inspirar, iluminan y entretienen,” dijo el Legislador Presidente Alexander Mirabella. “Unanse a nosotros a través del internet mientras continuamos nuestra misión de educar a los residentes del Condado de Union.”

El Trailside está cerrado al público durante el brote del COVID-19 pero continua proporcionando la celebración del Día del Planeta, y mucho más.

Para encontrar una lista de los programas y actividades aprobadas por el Trailside para pre-escolares y público en general pueden visitar la página ucnj.org/trailside.

Otras actividades ambie tales para los residentes del Condado incluyen.:

· Union County Falcon Cam trasmisión en vivo.

· Documental sobre bolsas plásticas plastic bags y reciclajer.

· Rutgers Cooperative Extension Earth Day at Home./ Día del Planeta Tierra en casa.

El Trailside Nature and Science Center está situado en el 451 New Providence Road en Mountainside en la Reservación de Watchung en el Condado de Union.

Para más información y actualizaciones del Condado de Union durante la crisis del COVID-19, puede visitar la página ucnj.org/coronavirus-update.

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La Escribana del Condado de Union le Aconseja a los Notarios que Durante la Crisis del COVID-19 Conduzcan sus Asuntos “Virtuales”

La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi le recuerda a los notarios que la nueva ley estatal les permite notarizar algunos documentos durante la crisis del coronavirus usando tecnología audio visual, bajo condiciones especiales.

“La nueva ley ayuda a mantener los procedimientos en New Jersey proporcionando soluciones de apoyo y previniendo las pautas para evitar los contactos personales durante la crisis del COVID-19,” dijo la Sra. Rajoppi.

Rajoppi rectificó que la ley es primeramente para transaciones legales o de negocios. Notarización de documentos por asuntos de familia se requiere notarizar en persona.

“Particularmente el mercado de bienes y raíces es critico en el Condado de Union, y la nueva ley permite que estas transacciones continuen de una forma segura,” afirmó la Sra. Rajoppi.

Estos nuevos procedimientos son de la Ley de la Asamblea A-3903, que el Gobernador de New Jersey Phil Murphy firmó el 15 de abril.

Bajo la nueva ley, los notarios y otros oficiales autorizados pueden notarizar ciertos documentos usando tecnología audio visual, durante el tiempo en que la emergencia de salud pública a nivel estatal esté en efecto como lo estipula la Ley Ejecutiva 103.

La ley especifica que el notario debe conocer la identidad del individuo que necesita notarizar un documento, sea personalmente o a través de un testigo, se necesita dos formas de identificación. Además el notario debe confirmar que el documento ante ellos sea el mismo que el individuo presentó,

The law also requires notaries to maintain an audio-visual recording of the notarizatioan.

Para más información sobre los programas y servicios de la Escribana del Condado de Union, visite la página ucnj.org/county-clerk o llame al 908-527-4787.

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Take a Virtual Trip with Trailside for Earth Day

Union County, NJ – Union County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center is celebrating Earth Day 2020 with a new online backyard nature walk and other nature videos, activities and programs for all ages.

“The message of Earth Day continues to ring loud and strong, and Trailside continues to provide our residents with programs that inspire, enlighten, and entertain,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Please join us online as we continue our mission of environmental education and stewardship in Union County.”

Trailside is closed to the public during the COVID-19 outbreak but continues to provide online learning in celebration of Earth Day, and beyond.

In a new video, online visitors can follow a Trailside Senior Park Naturalist on a backyard walk and spot a salamander, a trout lily, a woodpecker and more.

To see the video and find a list of Trailside-approved programs including citizen scientist campaigns, zoo cams, and activities for preschoolers, visit ucnj.org/trailside.

Other online environmental activities available to Union County residents include:

The Union County Falcon Cam free livestream.
A documentary about plastic bags and recycling.
The Recycle Coach app, including animated interactive videos.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H from Home featuring STEAM activities and community service for students.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Earth Day at Home, a six-week course on sustainable lawn, yard, and garden care.

To join a worldwide online celebration of Earth Day, visit earthday.org.

The Trailside Nature and Science Center is located at 451 New Providence Road in Mountainside, in Union County’s Watchung Reservation. It follows the National Parks Service “trailside museum” model for fostering environmental stewardship, and was the first such nature center to be established in New Jersey, in 1941.

Union County’s environmental programming includes open space preservation, nature education, recycling, tree planting, pollinator habitats, community gardening and more. For quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities visit ucnj.org/green-connect. Please note that in-person activities are limited at this time due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Public Notice – April 23, 2020 Special Meeting of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders

In light of the public health emergency caused by Coronavirus, and the subsequent issuance of the Governor’s Executive Order 107, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union (the Board), has been conducting meetings remotely and by electronic means without providing a physical meeting place as of the Special Meeting of March 18, 2020.

Under the terms of the “Open Public Meetings Act P.L. 1975, C. 231, please be advised, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union has a need to conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm for the singular purpose of entering into Executive Session to discuss the following matter:

Attorney-Client privileged communication and discussion relative to a potential Amendment to the Shared Services Agreement with the Union County Improvement Authority concerning design and construction of recreational improvements at the former Oak Ridge Golf Course.

All members of the public may view the meeting by livestream at ucnj.org/freeholders. The singular purpose of the Special Meeting is to enter into an Executive Session of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, and accordingly, the Executive Session is not open to the public. There will not be any formal action taken on the matter discussed.

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Union County Clerk Advises Notaries on Conducting “Virtual” Business during COVID-19 Outbreak

Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds notaries that a new state law enables them to notarize certain documents remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak using audio-visual technology, under specified conditions.

“The new law helps to maintain business momentum in New Jersey and here in Union County, by providing a technology-based solution that supports COVID-19 prevention guidelines calling for limiting in-person contacts,” said Ms. Rajoppi.

Ms. Rajoppi emphasized that the law is primarily aimed at business transactions. In-person notarization of documents is still required for matters of family law and other specified circumstances.

“In particular, the real estate market is critical to economic health in Union County, and the new law will enable these transactions to continue safely,” said Ms. Rajoppi.

The new procedures are spelled out in Assembly Bill A-3903, which New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law on April 15.

Under the new law, notaries and other authorized officers can notarize certain documents using audio-video technology, during the time in which the statewide public health emergency is in effect as called for by Executive Order 103.

The law specifies that the notary must know the identity of the individual requesting notarization, either personally, through a witness, or through two types of identification. In addition, the notary must be able to confirm that the document before them is the same as the one affirmed or assigned by the individual.

The law also requires notaries to maintain an audio-visual recording of the notarization.

For more information about all County Clerk programs and services, visit online at ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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